#1
Which organ primarily produces lymphocytes?
Bone marrow
ExplanationPrimary site for lymphocyte production.
#2
Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ?
Thymus gland
ExplanationSite for T cell maturation.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Transporting nutrients
ExplanationMainly involved in immune response and fluid balance.
#4
Which lymphatic tissue is located in the pharynx?
Tonsils
ExplanationLocated at the entrance to the respiratory and digestive tracts.
#5
Which lymphatic tissue is responsible for filtering and trapping pathogens in the nasal cavity?
Tonsils
ExplanationProtective role in the upper respiratory tract.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a function of the thymus gland?
Removing old red blood cells
ExplanationPrimarily involved in T cell maturation.
#7
What is the function of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?
Filter lymph
ExplanationLymph filtration to remove pathogens.
#8
Which lymphatic tissue contains specialized cells called follicular dendritic cells?
Spleen
ExplanationContains specialized cells for antigen presentation.
#9
What type of cells are primarily found in the germinal centers of lymph nodes?
B cells
ExplanationSite of B cell proliferation and antibody production.
#10
Which lymphatic tissue is responsible for monitoring and responding to antigens in the intestines?
Peyer's patches
ExplanationFound in the walls of the small intestine.
#11
What is the primary function of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in lymph nodes?
Allowing lymphocytes to enter lymph nodes
ExplanationFacilitate the entry of lymphocytes into lymph nodes.
#12
Which lymphatic tissue is located in the wall of the small intestine?
Peyer's patches
ExplanationPlay a role in immune defense in the intestines.
#13
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary lymphoid organ?
Thymus gland
ExplanationPrimary site for T cell maturation.
#14
What is the function of the white pulp in the spleen?
Storing lymphocytes
ExplanationContains lymphocytes for immune response.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lymphatic vessels?
They transport red blood cells
ExplanationPrimarily transport lymph, not blood.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the spleen?
It produces lymphocytes
ExplanationSite for immune response but not lymphocyte production.
#17
Which of the following is NOT a function of lymphatic vessels?
Producing red blood cells
ExplanationPrimarily transport lymph and immune cells.